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FCC Form 399: Reimbursement Request

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(REFERENCE COPY - Not for submission) FCC Form 399: Reimbursement Request

Facility ID:
42949
Service:
FM
Call Sign:
KNOW-FM
File Number:
0000086605
FRN:
0002642510
Eligibility Status:
Eligible
Date Submitted:
04/27/2020

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO

Doing Business As: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO

Rocky Rothrock

480 CEDAR STREET

SAINT PAUL, MN 55101

United States

+1 (651) 290-1259 FCCFILING@MPR.ORG Not-for-Profit

Reimbursement Contact Information

Reimbursement Contact Name and Information

Applicant Address Phone Email

[Confidential]

 

 

 


Preparer Contact Information

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Preparer Contact Name and Information

Applicant Address Phone Email

Jon Blomstrand

Engineer

Minnesota Public Radio

Jon Blomstrand

480 Cedar Street

Saint Paul, MN 55101

United States

+1 (651) 290-1500 fccfiling@mpr.org

Broadcaster Information and Transition Plan

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Question Response
Will the station be sharing equipment with another broadcast television station or stations (e.g., a shared antenna, co-location on a tower, use of the same transmitter room, multiple transmitters feeding a combiner, etc.)? If yes, enter the facility ID's of the other stations and click 'prefill' to download those stations' licensing information. Yes
Briefly describe transition plan KSTC is part of the repack and broadcasts from a multi-use tower site located in Shoreview Minnesota. While work is being done on the north tower, KNOW will have to operate from a new built aux site which is not co-located.

Transmitters

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Section Question Response
Transmitter Related Expenses Do you have transmitter related expenses? No

Antennas

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Section Question Response
Antenna Related Expenses Do you have antenna related expenses? Yes

Primary Antenna

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Existing Antenna Information

Section Question Response
Existing Antenna Description Type of change Purchase New
Antenna Use Primary (Main)
Ownership Owned
Is the existing antenna shared with another station or stations? No
Is the existing antenna directional? No
Is antenna in operating condition? Yes
Is antenna located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? No
Existing Antenna Manufacturer and Type
Mounting Side Mount
Antenna position in stack Not in Stack
Polarization Circular
Type Cross Dipole
ERP: 100.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model SHPX-8AC
Year 2017

Primary Antenna

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New Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
New Antenna Description Use Primary (Main)
Change Type Purchase New
Ownership Owned
Is antenna shared? No
Is antenna directional? No
Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? No
New Antenna Manufacturer and Types
Mounting Side Mount
Antenna position in stack Not in Stack
Polarization Circular
Type Cross Dipole
ERP: 100.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model SHPX-8AC
Year 2017
Justification for New Antenna New aux site not co-located with the main site.

Primary Antenna

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Other Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
Elbow Complex Do you require the separate purchase of the Elbow Complex? No
Side Mount Brackets Do you require the separate purchase of side mount brackets for a high power antenna? No
Pattern Scatter Analysis Do you require separate purchase of pattern scatter analysis for a side mount high or medium power antenna? No
Sweep Test Do you require the sweep testing of transmission line and antenna? No
FM Band Pass Filters Do you require an FM band pass filter? No
Notch Filter Do you require a Notch filter? No
De-Icers Do you require De-Icers? No
Radomes Do you require Radomes? No

Primary Antenna

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Other Antenna Cost Not Listed

Information not provided.

Transmission Line

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Section Question Response
Transmission Line Related Expenses Do you have transmission line related expenses? No

Tower Equipment And Rigging Costs

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Section Question Response
Tower Equipment or Rigging Costs Changes Do you have tower equipment or rigging costs changes? Yes

Primary Tower

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Existing Tower

Section Question Response
Existing Tower Description Type of change Modify Existing
Tower Use Primary (Main)
Ownership Owned
Is this tower consider Complex? No
Is this tower currently shared with any other stations? Yes
One or more FM, AM or TV radio broadcaster(s) Yes
Others Types of Users No
Is tower documented for structural analysis? Yes
Is tower compliant with Rev G? Yes
Existing Tower Structure Registration Do you have a tower registration number? Yes
ASR Number 1025246
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 44° 57' 28.2" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 093° 12' 23.8" W-
Overall Structure Height 444.88 feet
Support Structure Height 444.88 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 842.84 feet
Structure Type GTOWER - Guyed Structure Used for Communication Purposes
Tower Owner Minnesota Public Radio
Date Constructed 01/01/1950

FM, AM or TV radio broadcasters. Facility ID's, Call Signs and Services of other broadcast stations with whom the tower is shared

Facility ID Call Sign Service
99 KMNV AM

Primary Tower

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Tower Modification Costs

Section Question Response
Engineering Study Please what type of engineering study is required, if any: Tower mapping and report for structural engineer
Tower Reinforcements Please select whether tower reinforcements are needed: Serious Reinforcements needed

Primary Tower

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Tower Rigging Costs

Section Question Response
Tower Rigging Costs Complex Tower N/A
Helicopter Services Required Are helicopter services required? No

Primary Tower

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Other Tower Expenses Not Listed

Information not provided.

Outside Professional Services Costs

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Section Question Response
Outside Project Management Services Do you require outside project management services? No
Outside RF consulting Engineering Services Prepare engineering section of Form FCC Construction Permit Application No
Prepare engineering section of Form FCC License to Cover Application No
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority No
Prepare Form 601 No
Attorney and Other Outside Consulting Services Prepare and file Form FCC Construction Permit Application No
Prepare and file Form FCC License to Cover Application No
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority No
Negotiation of Lease and other Matter for Shared Locations No
Prepare or Review FCC Form 399 for Reimbursement No
Form 399 assistance or other program management costs No
RF Field Engineering Services Comprehensive coverage verification via field study No
RF exposure measurements No
Additional Field Engineering Service No

Outside Professional Services Costs

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Other Professional Services Expenses Not Listed

Information not provided.

Other Expenses

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Section Question Response
AM Pattern Disturbance Is an Impact Study needed? No
Is Remediation needed? No
Permit and Filing Costs FCC Construction Permit Major Change No
FCC Construction Permit Minor Change No
FCC License to Cover Application No
FCC Special Temporary Authority Application No
Other Miscellaneous Expenses Does this relocation require paying Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value)? Yes
Does this relocation require Equipment Delivery or Handling Charges not otherwise included in individual item costs? Yes
Does this relocation require Equipment Storage? Yes
Point to Point Microwave (STL/ICR) Frequency Coordination for Unidirection System No
Frequency Coordination for Bi-Direction System No
New Point to Point Microwave System Yes
Type 950 MHz Licensed Part 74 Systems
1 pair IP-only Codecs for fiber, internet or IP microwave systems No

Other Expenses

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Other Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Generator upgrade

A repurposed generator was rebuilt and installed

Electrical Service

Upgrade of utility power to the building

Cost Information

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Transmitters

Information not provided.

Cost Information

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Antennas

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $9,600.00 $76,000.00 N/A $74,087.09 N/A
Total for all systems $668,590.00 $663,340.00 N/A $784,335.34 N/A
Primary Antenna SHPX-8AC $9,600.00 $76,000.00 $74,087.09
High Power 51 - 100 kW Circularly-polarized $9,600.00 $76,000.00 The predetermined cost is per bay multiplied by 8 bays. $74,087.09 The predetermined cost is per antenna bay. The total amount is 8 bays plus raydoms and mounting parts. The invoice is for the antenna, tx line and hardware. The 399 form would not let me break the invoice into parts.

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
High Power 51 - 100 kW Circularly-polarized

Component Description:
Second half of antenna invoice. The invoice reflects antenna and transmission line and parts.
Amount:
$37,016.09

Component Description:
This invoice is for 50% down payment. The invoice is for antenna, TX line and hardware.
Amount:
$37,071.00

Cost Information

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Transmission Line

Information not provided.

Cost Information

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Tower Equipment and Rigging Costs

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $544,650.00 $478,000.00 N/A $601,363.54 N/A
Total for all systems $668,590.00 $663,340.00 N/A $784,335.34 N/A
Primary Tower GTOWER $544,650.00 $478,000.00 $601,363.54
Serious tower reinforcement/modifications $450,000.00 $450,000.00 The tower required a major renovation including adding to the base pier, new guy points and wires and significant strengthening. $436,607.36 This was an extensive tower modification. The base pier was added onto, the guy wires and points replaced, and significant strengthening was added.
Tower Rigging Short Tower (less than 500') $73,650.00 $0.00 The top section of the tower was removed, all guy wires replaced and new top section installed. Significant strengthening was done on the lower section. This requires a large crew and time. $137,156.18 This was an extensive tower modification. The base pier was added onto, the guy wires and points replaced, and significant strengthening was added.
Tower mapping and report for structural engineer $21,000.00 $28,000.00 Extensive testing was required to determine the size and strength of the existing base pier and anchor points. $27,600.00 This was an extensive tower modification. The base pier was added onto, the guy wires and points replaced, and significant strengthening was added. This section is for studies of the existing structure prior to rebuilding.

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Serious tower reinforcement/modifications

Component Description:
10% upon services completion
Amount:
$26,899.00

Component Description:
40% of Services prior to mobilization.
Amount:
$110,257.18

Component Description:
50% Deposit with order
Amount:
$215,642.50

Component Description:
This is a duplicate entry. Please delete this entry.
Amount:
$215,642.50

Component Description:
50% down for equipment prior to shipping
Amount:
$83,808.68

Component Description:
50%down for equipment prior to shipping.
Amount:
$83,808.68
Tower Rigging Short Tower (less than 500')

Component Description:
40% for mobilization for installation services.
Amount:
$110,257.18

Component Description:
50% down payment for installation services
Amount:
$215,642.50

Component Description:
Remaining 10% for completion.
Amount:
$26,899.00
Tower mapping and report for structural engineer

Component Description:
2nd half of tower mapping and inspection.
Amount:
$9,975.00

Component Description:
Mapping the existing base pier and anchor points.
Amount:
$7,650.00

Component Description:
Guy point anchor mapping
Amount:
$7,650.00

Component Description:
50% Deposit due with order. Tower mapping and inspection.
Amount:
$9,975.00

Component Description:
50% down payment for structural study.
Amount:
$9,975.00

Component Description:
Remaining amount for tower study
Amount:
$9,975.00

Cost Information

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Outside Professional Services

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $0.00 $0.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Total for all systems $668,590.00 $663,340.00 N/A $784,335.34 N/A
Outside Professional Services $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Components

Information not provided.

Cost Information

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Other Expenses

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $114,340.00 $109,340.00 N/A $108,884.71 N/A
Total for all systems $668,590.00 $663,340.00 N/A $784,335.34 N/A
Other Expenses $114,340.00 $109,340.00 $108,884.71
Electrical Service $64,200.00 $64,200.00 Upgrade transmitter building with 3 phase service and new disconnect panels. $64,191.51 The 3 phase service had only 2 legs and was under served for a transmitter. The new service has 3 legs and is the correct capacity.
New Point to Point Microwave System: 950 MHz Licensed Part 74 Systems(price includes 6-foot antennas. Single link and redundant systems are included in this price range) $18,500.00 $13,500.00 Cost is below predetermined cost estimate. $13,322.06 New 950Mhz STL for the new transmitter.
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges $6,600.00 $6,600.00 Equipment rental for on site moving of material and site restoration. $6,583.00 Rental of equipment for moving material on site.
Equipment Storage $440.00 $440.00 On site storage. $420.00 On site storage of parts and equipment.
Generator upgrade $24,000.00 $24,000.00 Installation and rebuild of repurposed generator $23,783.67 We installed a repurposed generator. The costs involved are for rebuilding and installing the generator.
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) $600.00 $600.00 Dumpster on site. $584.47 Dumpster on site.

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Electrical Service

Component Description:
3 phase utility power installation
Amount:
$27,743.84

Component Description:
Repurposed electrical panels and breakers.
Amount:
$7,635.00

Component Description:
Installation of tower light controller and disconnect.
Amount:
$8,625.09

Component Description:
Installation of 3 phase utility power.
Amount:
$20,187.58
New Point to Point Microwave System: 950 MHz Licensed Part 74 Systems(price includes 6-foot antennas. Single link and redundant systems are included in this price range)

Component Description:
STL equipment
Amount:
$13,322.06
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges

Component Description:
Rental of fork lift for moving material on site.
Amount:
$578.00

Component Description:
Rental of skid steer for site restoration.
Amount:
$730.00

Component Description:
Rental of excavator for site work.
Amount:
$5,275.00
Equipment Storage

Component Description:
November rental of storage container.
Amount:
$100.00

Component Description:
Storage unit delivery fee.
Amount:
$110.00

Component Description:
December rental of storage container.
Amount:
$100.00

Component Description:
Storage unit pickup fee.
Amount:
$110.00
Generator upgrade

Component Description:
Final payment of generator rebuild.
Amount:
$5,000.00

Component Description:
Generator electrical install part 2
Amount:
$6,019.90

Component Description:
Generator electrical install part 1
Amount:
$2,763.77

Component Description:
Down payment for rebuild of repurposed generator.
Amount:
$10,000.00
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value)

Component Description:
Dumpster on site.
Amount:
$584.47

Cost Information

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Grand Total

Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Actual Cost
Total for all systems $668,590.00 $663,340.00 $784,335.34

Reimbursement Status

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Question Response
The facility has ceased operating on its pre-auction channel. No
Construction of final facilities or all necessary modifications are complete. Yes
All receipts for reimbursement have been submitted no further costs are expected to be incurred. Note this will lock the Form 399 from further editing and begin close-out procedures with the Fund Administrator. Yes

Certification

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Section Question Response
Submission of Estimated Expenses Statements

WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 18, SECTION 1001), AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION LICENSE OR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 312(a)(1), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 503), AND ANY FALSE STATEMENTS COULD SUBJECT THIS ENTITY TO LIABILITY UNDER THE FALSE CLAIMS ACT.

  1. The Authorized Person signing below certifies that he/she is authorized to submit this TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund Reimbursement Form on behalf of the above-named entity.

  2. The above-named entity acknowledges that all certifications and attached documentation are considered material representations.

  3. The above-named entity acknowledges the submission of the information herein creates no obligation on the part of the government to pay any amount.

  4. The above-named entity certifies that the equipment and services paid for with money from the TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund are necessary to change channels (broadcasters) or to continue to carry the signal of a broadcaster that changes channels (MVPD).

  5. The above-named entity certifies that all payments from the TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund (Fund) received by the entity listed on this form will be used only for expenses that are eligible for reimbursement from the Fund.

  6. The above-named entity certifies that it will maintain and provide to the Commission detailed records, including receipts, of all costs eligible for reimbursement actually incurred.

  7. The above-named entity acknowledges that overpayments or payments in error must be promptly refunded to the Commission.

  8. The above-named entity certifies that it is in full compliance with all statutes, rules, regulations and governmental requirements for which compliance is a pre-requisite for obtaining the payments herein requested.

I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above.

Jon Blomstrand

Engineer


04/27/2020

Certification

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Section Question Response
Submission of Actual Cost Documentation Statements

WILLFUL FALSE, FRAUDULENT, OR FICTITIOUS STATEMENTS ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISIONMENT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 18, SECTION 1001), AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION LICENSE OR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 312(a)(1), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 503), AND ANY FALSE AND/OR FRAUDULENT STATEMENTS COULD SUBJECT THIS ENTITY TO LIABILITY UNDER THE FALSE CLAIMS ACT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 31, SECTIONS 3729-3733).

  1. The Authorized Person signing below certifies and represents that he/she is authorized to submit this TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund Reimbursement Form on behalf of the above-named entity.

  2. The above-named entity certifies that the statements in this form and attached documentation are true, complete, and correct.

  3. The above-named entity acknowledges that all certifications and attached documentation are considered material representations.

  4. The above-named entity acknowledges the submission of the information herein creates no obligation on the part of the government to pay any amount.

  5. The above-named entity certifies that the equipment and services paid for with money from the TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund are necessary to change channels (full power and Class A stations) and/or otherwise modify a television station’s facility as a result of the spectrum repack (LPTV/TV Translator stations); or to minimize service disruption resulting from a repacked television station (FM stations); or to continue to carry the signal of a broadcaster that changes channels (MVPD) .

  6. The above-named entity certifies that all payments from the TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund (Fund) received by the entity listed on this form will be used only for expenses that are eligible for reimbursement from the Fund.

  7. The above-named entity certifies that the cost information/documents submitted reflect costs actually incurred.

  8. The above-named entity acknowledges that overpayments or payments in error must be promptly refunded to the Commission.

  9. The above-named entity certifies that it is in full compliance with all statutes, rules, regulations and governmental requirements for which compliance is a prerequisite for obtaining the payments herein requested.

I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above.

Jon Blomstrand

Engineer


04/27/2020

Certification

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Section Question Response
Submission of Final Allocation or Accounting Information Statements

WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 18, SECTION 1001), AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION LICENSE OR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 312(a)(1), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 503), AND ANY FALSE STATEMENTS COULD SUBJECT THIS ENTITY TO LIABILITY UNDER THE FALSE CLAIMS ACT.

  1. The Authorized Person signing below certifies and represents that he/she is authorized to submit this TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund Reimbursement Form on behalf of the above-named entity. The above-named entity acknowledges that all certifications and attached documentation are considered material representations.

  2. The above-named entity acknowledges the submission of the information herein creates no obligation on the part of the government to pay any amount.

  3. The above-named entity certifies that all costs identified as "actual costs" herein accurately represent the costs actually paid by the above-named entity, including any discounts, refunds, or rebates.

  4. The above-named entity certifies that all payments from the TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund (Fund) received by the entity listed on this form will be used only for expenses that are eligible for reimbursement from the Fund.

  5. The above-named entity acknowledges that overpayments or payments in error must be promptly refunded to the Commission.

  6. The above-named entity certifies that it is in full compliance with all statutes, rules, regulations and governmental requirements for which compliance is a pre-requisite for obtaining the payments herein requested.

I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above.

Jon Blomstrand

Engineer


04/27/2020

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